Archive for March 2011

Age 37  |  Artistic director, Des Moines Metro Opera Inc.

When he arrived at Simpson College as a freshman, Michael Egel was interested in musical theater but had no intention of getting involved with the …

Age 29  |  Chief operating officer, Dwolla Corp.

Charise Flynn jumped into the business world at the age of 12 – a farm girl, she started her own small herd of cattle – and followed …

Age 30  |  Executive director, American Heart Association

The American Heart Association approached Brooke Foster about applying for the local chapter’s executive director position. Seven interviews later, she got it.

Less than a year later, …

Age 31 | Administrative law judge, Iowa Board of Parole

Syeta Glanton knows that she carries a big responsibility in upholding her prominent family name. Those who have worked with her say she’s exceeding all …

Age 39  |  General manager, Cyclone Sports Properties/Learfield Sports

As an Iowa State University alumnus with a passion for college athletics, Ryan Grant is living the dream.

Since 2005, Grant has managed Iowa State’s sports …

Age 32  |  Attorney/shareholder, Sullivan & Ward P.C.

For Samantha Gronewald, one of the most fulfilling aspects of practicing family law is “the opportunity to help people at one of the most difficult times of …

Age 39   |  President and owner, Worldwide Connect LLC

Brenda Hagen McGuire has a gift for feeling at home wherever she lives, whether it’s Australia, Japan, Switzerland or Central Iowa.

While she was a student …

Age 34   |  President, 2 The Top – Career Advancement Strategies

Cassandra Halls has become the go-to person for community organizations that are working to enhance career development initiatives in Central Iowa. Through her consulting …

Age 28  |  Senior business development executive, Innova Ideas & Services/Sigler Cos.

Susan Hatten is a relationship builder – both in her profession and as a community volunteer – and she thrives in that role. …

Age 31  |  Director of restaurant operations/executive chef, Splash Seafood Bar & Grill, Jethro’s BBQ, Jethro ‘n Jake’s Smokehouse Steaks

Dominic Iannarelli’s cell phone never seems to stop ringing, and it’s easy to see why. …